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Easy Lavender Honey Lemonade Recipe with Fresh Garden Herbs for Summer Refreshment

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A refreshing and elegant lemonade infused with lavender, honey, and fresh garden herbs, perfect for hot summer days and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large fresh lemons, juiced (about 1 cup or 240ml lemon juice)
  • 1/3 cup (113g) raw honey
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender or 2 tablespoons fresh lavender buds
  • A handful of fresh garden herbs (mint, thyme, or rosemary sprigs)
  • 4 cups (32 fl oz or 950ml) filtered or spring water
  • Ice cubes, for serving
  • Optional garnish: lemon slices and extra herb sprigs

Instructions

  1. Roll each lemon firmly on the counter to loosen the juice. Cut in half and use a juicer or reamer to extract about 1 cup (240ml) of fresh lemon juice. Strain seeds out and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups (950ml) of water with the lavender buds and fresh herbs. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat—do not boil vigorously to avoid bitterness. Simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors steep.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in 1/3 cup (113g) of raw honey until fully dissolved. Taste and add more honey a teaspoon at a time if desired.
  4. Pour the lavender and herb water through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large pitcher. Press gently on the solids to extract flavor, then discard solids.
  5. Add the fresh lemon juice to the pitcher and stir gently to combine.
  6. Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 1 hour to chill and let flavors meld. If short on time, add plenty of ice when serving.
  7. Serve over ice cubes in glasses. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh herb sprigs.

Notes

Do not boil lavender to avoid bitterness; keep water just below simmer. Warm water helps honey dissolve better. Adjust sweetness after chilling. Use culinary-grade lavender to avoid pesticide residue. Fresh herbs should be bright green and fresh. For a fizzy twist, add sparkling water before serving. Store lemonade in a sealed container in the fridge up to 3 days and stir before serving.

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